Teachers decorate the classroom with balloons at the West Coast campus of Haikou Binhai No 9 Primary School in Haikou, South China's Hainan province, on Feb 16, 2025. - Photo by Su Bikun for chinadaily.com.cn
Malaysia
* Anwar discusses Myanmar, South China Sea, intra-Asean trade issues with Brunei Sultan
* Sultan Ibrahim undergoes treatment for musculoskeletal pain
* EPF top brass must explain 'sell low, buy high' of MAHB shares because it involves money belonging to the public, says Dr Wee
* MACC officer denies promotions linked to Najib investigation
* Body of man found with croc bite marks in Sarawak river
* Brothers suffer life-altering injuries in Nibong Tebal crash while on their way to school
* Cops question three witnesses over Mao Zedong engraving in Semenyih
* Bodies of two drowned teens found in Sungai Perak
* Cross-dressing issue: Fahmi holds TV station responsible
* JPA: No directive for mass termination of civil servants without SPM qualifications
* Conviction, death sentence imposed on six former UPNM students unsafe, says lawyer
* Immigration officer at Tawau Airport slapped with 17 bribery charges
* Working towards a stable power grid for Sabah: Southeast Asia’s largest energy storage system to start running by June
* Foreigners not allowed to operate stalls at Negri Sembilan Ramadan bazaars
* Na’imah fails bid to refer questions of law to High Court
* Malaysia and UK reaffirm commitment to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation
* Digital Ministry to launch monitoring system to combat sale of personal data on dark web
* Two new police HQ will boost state’s border security, says Sabah top cop
* Selangor Sultan reminds govt officials to be responsible at work, avoid corruption
* Police arrest owners of roasted corn stall in Sepang
* Tourism Ministry sets higher goals for 2026 after surpassing targets for 2024
* Muhyiddin's abuse of power, money laundering trial to commence Sept 17
* Govt agencies allowed to share data from Feb 20, says Digital Minister
* Police dismantle local drug syndicate in Kedah
* Govt appoints three companies to provide motor vehicle inspection services
* PM's visit to Bahrain to usher in new chapter in 50 years of diplomatic ties
* Setia Alam gunman killed in shootout in Pulau Ketam
* Saifuddin to explain allegations of Sosma abuse
* Schools to operate as usual during Ramadan, says govt
Singapore
* Teen Carousell scammer in Singapore admits to cheating offences, impregnating underage girl
* Singapore to fork out billions for Changi airport upgrades
* Part-time training allowance, corporate income tax rebate: Singapore's Budget 2025 help for workers and firms
* Singapore's Budget 2025 to see 9.6% rise in expenditure
* Scoot reinstates card processing fees for flights from Singapore
* Ex-employee of SIA Engineering Company gets nine months’ jail for cheating
* Budget 2025: Each Singaporean household to get S$800 in CDC vouchers
* Singapore is poised to ramp up spending going into election year
* Bird strikes: How pilots and airports around the world handle them
* Opposition MP fined for lying
Indonesia
* 'Dark Indonesia' protests erupt nationwide with students taking to streets
* Indonesian govt optimistic of continued trade, economic growth
* Indonesian parliament set to vote on amendment to mining law
* Indonesian parliament set to vote on amendment to mining law
Thailand
* Scandal-hit Bangkok MP denies sexual assault allegations against Taiwanese tourist
* Thai police bust US$187mil online scam gang
* Thailand warns Cambodians about singing anthem at Surin border
* Thai deputy PM Pitchai to lead investment roadshow to Japan
* Thailand proposes tough safeguards for local gamblers in casino plan
* Chinese minister meets Myanmar scam centre workers
Philippines
* Philippines reports foreign cyber intrusions targeting intelligence data, but no breaches
* Sara Duterte supporters take case against impeachment to Supreme Court
* Philippine ex-president Duterte faces sedition rap over 'kill senators' comment at rally
Vietnam
* Wishing we last Pho-ever: Eatery owner in Vietnam goes viral as Faye Wong lookalike
* Vietnam’s chip production to benefit from Trump’s policies
* Vietnam paves way for Musk's Starlink, seen as "olive branch" amid US tariff threats
* Vietnam endorses sweeping reforms to spur economic growth
* There's a bomb shelter at this heritage hotel in Hanoi
Myanmar
* Sri Lankan, Indian embassies repatriate call centre victims from Myanmar
* Myanmar, China, Thailand discuss repatriation of detainees in Myawaddy, KK Park
* Myanmar detains 273 foreigners from scam compounds on Thai border
* Catholic priest knifed to death in Myanmar
Cambodia
* Endangered bird species giant ibis finds sanctuary in Cambodia
* Cambodian king praises PM for economic growth, social stability
Laos
* Developers ink deals on tourism, agriculture, electricity generation in Champassak, Laos
* Khammuan cave to offer new tourist attractions in Laos
Brunei
* Brunei Sultan makes unscheduled visit to Temburong district schools
Aseanplus
* India's Gauhati High Court grants interim bail to YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani in obscenity case
* HK actor Louis Koo shocked as fan appears to kiss him on the cheek without permission
* Taiwan actress Michelle Chen, Chinese actor Chen Xiao divorce after eight years of marriage
* Jimmy Lai's son urges US, UK help to get father out of Hong Kong jail
* Ringgit falls as investors seek safe havens ahead Russia-Ukraine peace talks
* China travel agency plans to send tour to North Korea next week
* India's top court tells podcaster charged with obscenity to stop shows for now
* South Korea's parliament presses for Yoon's removal as impeachment trial winds down
* Man dies in Sydney house fire, e-bike battery looked at as cause
* Groundbreaking Australian trial cures patients with deadly advanced skin cancer
* Chengdu Snow Village in China apologises for fake cotton snow
* North Korea denounces 'absurd' denuclearisation pledge by US and allies
* DeepSeek in running to power China weather agency’s forecasts
* Australia's most notorious paedophile priest dies in prison
* FBM KLCI pares losses as China rally lifts region
* Dee Hsu thanks public for their tributes to late sister, actress Barbie Hsu
* India reassures Nepali students after suicide sparked protest
* Tesla begins hiring in India, signalling entry plans after Modi’s US trip
* K-pop boy band Stray Kids’ Felix injured in minor traffic accident after fan meet
* China’s Tencent says trialling own AI reasoning model alongside DeepSeek
* Look who’s back: Alibaba’s Jack Ma greets Xi at meeting of China’s business titans
* Asian stocks muted in early trade
* Ringgit opens higher against US$ ahead of FOMC minutes release
* Leveraging the Asean chair for progress
* Bursa Malaysia slides ahead of corporate results
* ‘0.5m away from movie star’: Actress Yan Yinan meets actor Tony Leung in Japan
* Oil rises as drone strikes Caspian pump station, while Russia-Ukraine peace talks loom
* Kim makes rare visit to father’s tomb, says devoted to ‘sacred struggle’
* Court jails man for life over rape, killing of Irish woman
* Zafrul: Maintain mutual respect and trust with China
* Journey’s end for an icon
* Jeju Air CEO undergoes police questioning over deadly plane crash
* Malaysia showcases cuisine and culture as week-long festival begins in New Delhi
